Michael Phelps wins record eight gold medals at 2008 Summer Olympics

Phelps won eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games, passing Mark Spitz for the most golds by an athlete at a single GamesRANK: 6 LOCATION: Beijing National Aquatics Center | Beijing, China DATE: 8/16/2008 CATEGORY: Summer Olympics

With a record eighth gold medal on the line, Michael Phelps and his teammates set the world record in the men's 4x100-meter medley relay, making Phelps the most decorated swimmer of all time.